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1. (adj) spinous, spiny
having spines
"the dorsal fin is spinous"

2. (adj) acanthoid, acanthous, spinous
shaped like a spine or thorn

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1. (adj) spinous
spinose; thorny

2. (adj) spinous
having the form of a spine or thorn; spinelike

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